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ML61 SMV

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 SMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 75,897 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 75,897 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fault (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,634 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,316 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 69,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 69,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 65,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,965 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,180 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

OSR tyre slightly perished and has a [un-repairable] puncture

exhaust back box [front] mounting bracket broken

exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,900 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 May 2015 29,106 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,318 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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ML61 SMV is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML61 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML61 SMV registered?

ML61 SMV is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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